Daly Focus by Jim Daly

This is the reason we are grateful to you.

Thankful for YOU!

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FOR OUR PARTNERS IN FAMILY MINISTRY NOVEMBER 2021

In the past year, you’ve saved marriages from divorce and restored healing to families like Jason’s. He wrote:

I started listening to Focus when my wife and I started having marriage problems. I had nowhere else to turn and my wife suggested it. I started applying what I learned, and I genuinely believe that it saved my marriage. We still have a long

This Thanksgiving, we are praising God for using friends like you to

redeem marriages and save families.

way to go, but I believe my wife is still here because of Focus on the Family. Your broadcast has become a daily devotional time for me. I truly believe God was behind my Focus listening habit, because the daily broadcast podcast fits into my commute perfectly. Thank you Focus for bringing me the tools I needed to save my marriage.” –Jason, Illinois

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Marriages like Jason’s depend on the resources of Focus on the Family and we depend on you. We are humbled and grateful to friends like you for saving marriages and families through the many biblical resources you provide.

Your generous gifts are rescuing marriages on the brink of divorce. Thank you for helping to save over 105,000 marriages in major marital crisis in the last 12 months through critical resources like Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored® marriage intensive program.

Your support provides broadcasts, counseling resources, articles, books and podcasts to save and strengthen marriages. With your help 568,000 couples in the past year strengthened their marriages. What a reason to give thanks!

After the challenges of the past couple of years, your investment in marriages and families is more critical than ever.

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Couples are still reeling financially and from the uncertainties of health and finances. This can cause stress on even the healthiest marital relationships. Couples need help. As a non-profit, the resources and programs of Focus on the Family wouldn’t be possible without you.

You can share a gift this holiday season that will mean the world to couples and families who are struggling. When you give a generous gift of gratitude today, your support will go twice as far through a Matching opportunity. The Match is part of our year-end GIVE FAMILIES HOPE campaign.

Your generous support will help Focus on the Family continue offering couples and families biblical resources to bring restoration and healing. Through the Match, every dollar you share will make twice the impact on couples who are in crisis. That’s another reason to be thankful for this holiday season!

Daly FocusBy Jim Daly, President

Thank you for allowing God to use you. You have made such a difference in the lives of others this year. I’m deeply grateful to friends like you for allowing God to work through you using the resources and programs of Focus on the Family.

While saving and strengthening marriages is a critical part of our ministry, your support allows us to support families in many ways. Here’s a quick glimpse at the difference you have made in many areas this year:

305,000 people made decisions for Christ. An estimated 1.75 million people have grown stronger in their faith.

568,000 couples built stronger marriages.

Over 105,000 married couples have resolved a major marital crisis.

724,000 parents were equipped to raise their children in a God-honoring family.

More than 472,000 babies were saved from abortion.

Over 257,000 families have become more informed and opened their hearts to children in foster care.

Over 1.2 million people have been inspired to influence their communities for Christ.

These are big numbers, but every single one represents a life changed. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE!

GREG: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we want to say thank you for helping to make all our efforts to minister to couples possible.

ERIN: God is using your generosity to bring healing and restoration to couples and their families. Here are just a few testimonies of the impact you are making.

“ For a while now, I have listened to your broadcast while driving; I find God often speaks to me in the car. This past year was tough – on top of the world issues, my husband and I went through a very (unexpected!) rocky time in our marriage. The guidance, programs, and website of Focus on the Family have helped point us in some good directions toward healing. I appreciate your mission!” –Kristin, Connecticut

“ I’ve sometimes felt there was no one to steer me in the right direction – there have been times when my husband and I have literally stood alone without anyone to seek advice or wisdom from. Focus on the Family has always been a source from which we glean advice and principles – advice for daily living marinated in the love of Jesus!” –Erin, Missouri

“ Focus on the Family helped save my difficult marriage 20 years ago, keeping our precious family intact, and played a significant role in my return to Christian faith. I am deeply indebted to you. Thank you and blessings in Christ.” –name withheld

He Said, She Said with a special thank you

This is the reason we are grateful to you With Dr. Greg and Mrs. Erin Smalley

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share testimonies this month of how you are helping to save marriages

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11/1-11/2 Planting the Seeds of Success in Your Kids I & II Dr. Kevin Leman11/3 Rescuing Your Marriage from Pornography Mrs. Rosie Makinney11/4-11/5 A Captive Missionary’s Journey to Freedom I & II Pastor Andrew and Mrs. Norine Brunson11/8 How You Can Help Support Foster and Adoptive Families Mr. Mike Berry and Mr. Josh and Mrs. Jenn Hook11/9 Finding True Joy in Giving Mrs. Becky Kopitzke11/10 Hope for the Anxious Mrs. Deborah Pegues11/11 Rebuilding a Life, Love, and Faith After War Mr. Carlos and Mrs. Rosemarie Evans11/12 Pouring into the Lives of Your Grandkids Mrs. Chrys Howard and Mrs. Shellie Tomlinson11/15-11/16 Cultivating a Kingdom Marriage I & II Dr. Tony Evans11/17-11/18 Healing Parent and Adult Child Relationships I & II Dr. John Townsend11/19 Why Praying for Yourself Is Essential Mrs. Jodie Berndt11/22-11/23 Reducing Drama in Your Relationships I & II Mrs. Kathi Lipp and Mrs. Cheri Gregory11/24 Nurturing Your Spouse’s Heart Mr. Greg Smalley11/25 Remembering the Pilgrim’s Journey Mr. Jay Milbrandt11/26 Remembering the Gospel This Christmas Mrs. Allison Pittman11/29-11/30 Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus I & II Mrs. Kim Meeder

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12/1-12/2 Praying Scripture Over Your Child’s Life I & II Mrs. Jodie Berndt12/3 Embracing Your Role as a Spouse Mr. Kevin Thompson12/6-12/7 Mothers and Sons: Being a Godly Influence I & II Mrs. Rhonda Stoppe12/8-12/9 Identifying Triggers in Your Marriage I & II Mr. Guy and Mrs. Amber Lia and Mrs. Jean Daly12/10 Sharing Your Faith with Grace and Purpose Mr. Greg Koukl12/13 Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day Mr. Gary Thomas12/14-12/15 What to Do When You’re Not Okay I & II Mrs. Debra Fileta12/16-12/17 Navigating a Toxic Culture with Your Daughter I & II Dr. Meg Meeker12/20-12/21 Understanding the Root of Your Child’s Misbehavior I & II Dr. Kevin Leman and Mrs. Jean Daly12/22 How a Former Abortion Doctor Became Pro-Life Dr. Patti Giebink12/23 The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage Dr. Tim and Mrs. Noreen Muelhoff12/24 Women Who Welcomed the Birth of Jesus Mrs. Liz Curtis Higgs12/27 Words of Kindness, Source of Healing Mrs. Florence Littauer (deceased)12/28-12/29 Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage I & II Mrs. Debra Fileta12/30 Reconciling Faith and Science in a Medical Crisis Dr. Lee Warren12/31 Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting Dr. Randy Schroeder

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in anticipation of Jesus’ birth—hope for the Savior, preparation for his coming, celebration of the Messiah’s arrival and God’s peace and love. When you commemorate Advent through regular Bible studies, an Advent Calendar or Advent Wreath, you can keep an attitude of gratitude in your marriage and teach valuable lessons to the children you love.

Advent Calendars are easy to find on the internet. Just download one that works for your family. You can also find books, Advent Wreaths and other similar resources at your local Christian bookstore. You might also ask your church office if they provide any Advent materials for families.

As always, you can find any number of resources to help you and your family celebrate the holidays—from Thanksgiving through Christmas—at FocusOnTheFamily.com.

I nstilling a heart of gratitude in your child is important for their future

growth and contentment. One of the ways you can begin is by participating as a family in the season of Advent.

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. The Advent season focuses on a different theme each week

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Your gift today will help save marriages on the brink of divorce. We need your help to finish out the year strong and be ready to share Christ’s peace, grace and joy with more hurting families in the year ahead. Your support will make both an immediate and an eternal difference for hurting families.

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Parenting Corner with Danny Huerta

Why not instill gratitude through Advent?Dr. Danny Huerta is Focus on the Family’s Vice President of the Parenting and Youth department.